Obituaries
January 30, 2025
Mark Vincent Duffy, 78, passed away peacefully at home, with his daughters beside him, on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born in Boston, he was the child of the late Evelyn (Sullivan) Giuffre and George Duffy. Mark, known to many as "Duff," was widely ...January 28, 2025
Jon RV Burke, 37, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, and formerly of Hopkinton, MA, passed away unexpectedly after a long and difficult battle with his inner demons on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Cindy (Vyska) Carey of...January 28, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Foster, 67, a long-time resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Susan (Robinson) Hansen and the late Irving Richard...January 27, 2025
Francis Edward Walenski, 92, of Holliston, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. Born in Medway, he was the son of the late Martha (Bastek) and Joseph Walenski. He was the husband of 68 years to Marilyn J. (Watson) Walenski. A proud Army veteran ...January 23, 2025
Surrounded by family, Donna Irene Lowell, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, died January 23, 2025, at the age of 81. Donna was married to the love of her life, Charles Francis Lowell, for 53 years prior to his passing in 2019. Donna was a nurturer...January 21, 2025
M. Joan Swan, age 89, died at home surrounded by her family on January 21, 2025. Joan was born in Buffalo, NY. Growing up, Joan spent many summers with her family at Muskoka Lake (Ontario) and loved visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake on the steamship boat...January 21, 2025
William Hatch, 59, of Sutton, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2025 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Arlington, Massachusetts, he was the son of Eleanor (LeBlanc) Hatch of Arlington and the late Harold Hatch. He was the h...January 18, 2025
Joann Marie Culcasi, 82, of Charlestown, Rhode Island and formerly of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Fitzgerald) and John E. Early. She was the wife of 50 years to the late...January 12, 2025
Linda L. Morales, 76, of Hopkinton, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Claire (McIntyre) and Walter Robbins. She was the wife of William “Billy” Morales with whom she would’ve celebrate...January 11, 2025
Anthony Ira Shaker, 80, of New Seabury, MA, and Naples, Florida, (formerly of Andover, MA), passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 surrounded by family. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Stephanie (Nacewicz) and Anthony J. Shaker....January 10, 2025
Carol Susanne (Kenna) Walsh, 89, of Oxford, MA, formerly of Hopkinton, MA, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, January 10, 2025, at UMASS -Memorial Hospital Memorial Campus in Worcester, MA, with her daughters by her side. Carol was born in...January 7, 2025
Ricky Thomas LaChance Jr., 16, of Medfield and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Keri Lynn Smith and Brandon Crawford of Medfield. Ricky moved from Hopkinton to Medfiel...January 6, 2025
William Andrew Gianopoulos, 74, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 6, 2025. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Irene (Kafalas) and Arthur Gianopoulos. He was the husband of 27 years to the late Barbara (Burak)...January 5, 2025
Joanne Rose Bedard, 85, of Ashland and formerly of Holliston, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born and raised in Winthrop, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Gioiosa) and Frank DeBonis. She was the wife of 64 year...January 1, 2025
Virginia Corinne Petersen passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 102½ years old. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Pauline (LeBlanc) and Leo B. Loughman. She was the wife of 59 years to the ...December 31, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Theodore G. Bernard, 83, of Ashland, announce his passing. He passed on from this earth on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham, MA. He was the loving and devoted husband...December 28, 2024
Sharon K. Sager, 76, of Holliston, passed away on December 28, 2024. Born in San Francisco, California, she was the daughter of the late Goldie (Planting) and James L. Vice. She was the longtime partner of Edward Hayes of Holliston. Sharon worked in ...December 23, 2024
Megan Sullivan-Anderson, 42, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in League City, Texas, she was the daughter of Lauren (Pineault) and Gerry Sullivan of Hopkinton. She was the w...December 22, 2024
James G. Pyne, 82, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Margaret (Walick) and Joseph Pyne. He was the husband of 56 years to Bev Pyne of Hopkinton. Jim was a proud lifelon...December 20, 2024
John D. Gillis, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024. Born in Woburn, he was the son of the late Suzanne (Giroux) and John Gillis. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to the late Sara (Wood) Gillis. John was a gradu...December 18, 2024
Roberta “Bobbie” M. (Hoffses) McGaffigan, 80, of Bellingham and formerly of Holliston, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Born in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Eleanor (Betts) and Robert Hoffses. She...December 17, 2024
John “Jack” R. Dunphy, 79, of Hopkinton, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Virginia (Burke) and John B. Dunphy. He was the husband of 34 years to the late Christine (Gallagher) Dunphy. He was a ...December 16, 2024
Sandra Lee Celozzi, 78, of Framingham and formerly Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Amalia "Molly" (Riga) and John J. Celozzi. Sandy was known for her ...December 14, 2024
George Firmin Leonard, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 91. George was born on February 21, 1933, at Rock Island Arsenal, Iowa to Mary Leonard (nee Warlop) and George Leonard. George’s ...December 13, 2024
Raymond Smith Stackpole passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on December 13, 2024, at the age of 83, after a long battle with cancer. Born on April 3, 1941, at Leonard Morse Hospital, he was the son of the late Phyllis Strange St...